SWR, which runs services in London and Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, the Isle of Wight and Somerset, said the action was “unnecessary” and it was “cynical” of the union to target events such as the racing festival.

‘Tempers fraying’

Hundreds of passengers have taken to social media to vent their frustration, including Ajay Arora who tweeted: “Amazing start of the day with epic chaos at #SurbitonStation.”

Mark Kanes said on Twitter that “tempers [were] fraying” on his train at Woking, with “people being left behind”.

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